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Dealing with the Purple Screen of Death? Here’s How to Handle IT

Have you ever wondered why your computer is showing a purple screen of death (PSOD) and you are bothered about how to handle it? Read this article to the end to know how to handle such situations whenever the need arises.
What is the purple screen of death?
Just like every other windows error, the Purple screen of death is also a fatal windows error but it appears in rare cases unlike the black screen of error and the blue screen of error.
When the VMkernel ESX/ESXi hosts crash, a purple screen of death fatal error occurs and destroys all the actual virtual machines.
The purple screen of death error could be a result of misconfigured computer settings, external hardware, outdated drivers or even an unstable graphics processing unit (GPU). Purple Screen of Death could also appear when you are upgrading from an older version of an operating system to a new version.
How to handle the purple screen of death
At some point in life, we all encounter the darker side of life and that applies to appliances too. When the purple screen of death error occurs, don’t panic, just devise means to sort things out quickly and easily.
The first thing you to do is restart your computer. This may, however, not work if the error occurs while you are trying to upgrade your operating system. If this happens, follow the steps below to bring your computer back to life.
You should start worrying about experiencing a purple screen of death if you don’t have experts at Layer3 in your corner. These experts provide the best solutions to help users get rid of the purple screen of death errors. If you do not want to battle with manual fix procedures, if it’s not too much trouble, make use of automatic software.
You can contact our experts to know the tools or software you can use to fix the purple screen of death error.
- Clean the heat sink
The purple screen of death may occur because of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) overheating. So it is a smart thought to clean the heat sink. To do this, open the computer case and clean the residue/dust cautiously from all of the parts. You can consider using an extra fan if the computer is overheated.
So, it is proposed to clean the heat sink to decrease the heat. In this way, turn off the PC totally by unplugging all wires.
- Eliminate Overclock Settings and Tools
Overclocking the computer, changes the equipment clock rate, voltages, and results in the high temperature of the machine which creates more heat.
What’s more, the graphics processing unit (GPU) and central processing unit (CPU) become shaky and the purple screen of death error additionally notify that there is too much burden on the GPU.
If you had overclocked your PC hardware clock rate, reset it. You can likewise use solid software to cool down your PC.
Along these lines, this is about the Purple Screen of Death Issue on your computer. Try to follow these steps given cautiously and fix the Purple Screen of Death on your computer. However, the easiest and fastest way will always be to contact experts immediately.
If you are in doubt or unsure about what to do, feel free to reach out to us.
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Nigeria Strengthens Cybersecurity, Launches National Cleanup Plan

Nigerian government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity and clean up the nation’s cyberspace.
Recognizing that cybercrime knows no borders, Nigeria also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger global partnerships within the cybersecurity ecosystem.
This announcement was made during a press conference before the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja from July 9th to 11th, 2025.
Sa’ad Abubakar, national cybersecurity coordinator from the Office of National Security Advisor, said fighting cybercrime must take the whole of society and the whole of the government approach.
According to him, “Apart from the deterrent approach whereby government agencies such as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrest individuals, take them to court and prosecute them, the youth can be nurtured into better citizens who can showcase their capacity in better ways and be useful to the country.”
Similarly, Kashifu Abdullahi, director-general, NITDA, also stressed the need for collaborative efforts in fighting cybercrimes.
According to him “Then, in addition to that, we also want to build a stronger global collaboration with the global cyber security ecosystem, because when you look at cybercrime in general, it doesn’t respect the borders.
“Someone can commit a crime from Ghana using a Nigerian ID in the US. So you can look at him physically in a different jurisdiction, pretending to be in another jurisdiction, committing the crime in another jurisdiction.
“So without that kind of synergy and working together, it will be difficult to address these challenges. The third one is challenge. The third one is getting an alternative to cybercrime for our kids in Nigeria. We have this as a major challenge.”
Inuwa further highlighted the upcoming conference’s importance, noting that it would tackle key issues through workshops, discussions on emerging threats, cross-border cybersecurity collaboration strategies, and training programmes.
He also announced that the National Cybersecurity Conference 2025 would feature the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, recognising top contributions in the field.
The DG extended an invitation to global partners to collaborate with Nigeria in building a safer digital future.
The press conference was attended by notable figures, including Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar, National Coordinator of, the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC); Hanniel Jafar, Representative of the President, of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN); Ankit Shukla, Managing Director, QNA Marketing Management LLC and members of the press and other stakeholders.
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AXIAN Telecom Invests in Jumia Post-MTN Era

XIAN Telecom has acquired an 8% stake in pan-African e-commerce company Jumia Technologies, citing the platform’s fintech and logistics strengths as key drivers of its backing.
This marks the first major telecom investment in Jumia since MTN Group’s exit in 2020.
AXIAN, a fast-growing telecom and digital services provider with operations across Africa, disclosed the purchase in a Schedule 13D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
While the financial terms were not disclosed, AXIAN Telecom CEO, Hassan Jaber, described the move as a strategic alignment with Jumia’s growth trajectory and digital ecosystem.
“Jumia’s achievements in digital retail and fintech, particularly through JumiaPay and its logistics network, make it a very attractive investment for us. We believe in Jumia’s potential to promote financial and economic inclusion, which aligns with our core values,” said Jaber.
Once dubbed the “Amazon of Africa,” Jumia became the first African-founded tech company to list on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019.
But years of underperformance, leadership changes, and competitive pressures dented investor confidence.
In October 2020, South Africa’s MTN Group offloaded its 18.9% stake for $138 million, well below the $698 million value it once held post-IPO.
Since then, Jumia has undergone a significant transformation. Under CEO Francis Dufay, appointed in 2022, the company exited low-performing markets like South Africa and Tunisia, cut costs, and doubled down on core markets – Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco.
The firm is now focused on high-growth verticals, including everyday essentials and digital financial services.
Jumia’s regional CEO for East Africa, Vinod Goel, recently revealed plans to scale up international brand offerings and open its logistics network to third-party businesses.
Jaber underscored that AXIAN Telecom’s investment signals renewed confidence in Jumia’s long-term potential.
The telecom firm’s CEO said the company views Jumia as a key player in advancing Africa’s digital economy, aligning with AXIAN’s mission through its fintech and digital infrastructure brands such as Yas and Mixx by Yas.
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NIMC Plans to Register 95 Percent Nigerians by December

Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general, National Identity management commission (NIMC) has said that the commission is set to register 95 percent of Nigerians into the National Identity Database before December 2025.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote,, DG, NIMC
She made this statement at a press briefing to highlight the commissions goal aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly on digital governance and inclusive development.
The mass enrollment drive will be powered by a combination of improved infrastructure, expanded registration centres, and robust public sensitization campaigns.
As of May 2025, NIMC reports over 120 million Nigerians have been enrolled, and about 100 million more would be captured by December.
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